Escandón Abogados’ commercially oriented approach strikes the right note with clients and one source testifies, ‘it cares about understanding its clients’ business and providing advice focused on the business’. The four-partner strong boutique stands out for its expertise in collective bargaining matters, while it also shines in dispute resolution, strategy planning and due diligence. Key names include seasoned specialist Alberto Escandón, who is highly regarded for his experience in collective bargaining processes; and María Claudia Escandón, who heads the litigation team, where she has handled over 200 labour and employment cases. Also noted are consultancy head Juan Fernando Escandón and due diligence lead María Jimena Escandón.
Testimonials
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- ‘This firm is unique because it cares about understanding its clients' business and providing advice focused on the business. Additionally, it strives to keep its clients updated, which allows us to make corporate decisions informed by the experience of the firm.’
- ‘The team cares about understanding its clients' business, which is how it differs from its competitors: advice provided by other firms sometimes takes the most rigid and less business-oriented position, which makes it difficult to make business-oriented decisions.’
Key clients
- Makro Supermayorista
- Grupo GHL
Work highlights
- Participated in discussions concerning the pension reform, in response to the Congress of the Republic's invitation.
- Advised Tigo Telecomunicaciones on reviewing 1200 worker résumés in order to determine the contingencies it could face when offering early retirement plans to employees.